Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

**Definition:** A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.

**Tree numbers:** - C18.452.394.750.149 - C19.246.300

**Synonyms:** - Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset - Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Resistant - NIDDM - Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity-Onset - Diabetes Mellitus, Non Insulin Dependent - Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent - Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin Dependent - Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-Dependent - Diabetes Mellitus, Slow-Onset - Diabetes Mellitus, Stable - Diabetes Mellitus, Type II - Maturity-Onset Diabetes - Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus - MODY (Maturity-onset diabetes of the young) - Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Type 2 Diabetes - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus